What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36969?

CVE-2020-36969 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of M Monit are affected by CVE-2020-36969?

CVE-2020-36969 is a high-severity privilege escalation flaw in M/Monit 3.7.4 that allows authenticated users to illegally elevate their permissions to administrator level.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36969?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36969. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36969?

Within 24 hours: Disable M/Monit 3.7.4 if not operationally critical, or restrict access to trusted networks only. Within 7 days: Conduct audit of M/Monit user accounts and review permission modification logs for unauthorized changes; implement network-level access controls (firewall rules, VPN requirements). Within 30 days: Upgrade to a patched version when available from the vendor, or migrate to an alternative monitoring solution; validate all user permissions post-upgrade.

M Monit CVE-2020-36969

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Privilege Escalation M Monit

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 03, 2026 - 15:44 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

M/Monit 3.7.4 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify user permissions by manipulating the admin parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to the /api/1/admin/users/update endpoint with a crafted payload to grant administrative access to a standard user account.

AnalysisAI

M/Monit 3.7.4 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify user permissions by manipulating the admin parameter. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). Affects M\/Monit. M/Monit 3.7.4 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify user permissions by manipulating the admin parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to the /api/1/admin/users/update endpoint with a crafted payload to grant administrative access to a standard user account.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2020-36969 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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